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Minutes 01-26-08 MINUTES OF SESSION 1 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MASTER PLANNING WORKSHOP HELD ON JANUARY 26, 2008. AT 10:00 A.M., AT THE INTRACOASTAL CLUBHOUSE, 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Angela Budano, Chair Cheryl Arflin, Vice Chair Barbara Lentz Christine Moeller Barbara Ready Nubia Richman Halena Wolf Debby COles-Dobay, City Liaison The meeting was called to order at 10: 21 a.m. Introduction to Workshop Planning Process Ms. Coles-Dobay advised the board would explore the future of the Public Art program with a view toward enhancing the City's image and focusing on the board's mission statement. The workshop would be the first of two or three sessions centering on the board's objective to create a Master Plan. The intent of today's session would be to generate discussion pertaining to goals for Public Art in specific locations, the board's vision for the Public Art program, and a review of the current Public Art programs, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and private development projects. It was anticipated the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Program would reflect the City1s heritage, character and diversity. It would stimulate cultural interaction, education, business growth and economic development, and present opportunities for Public Art projects. Ms. COles-Dobay turned the meeting over to Chair Budano who would be serving as the facilitator for the workshop. Action item: Approve CRA Beautification Project Document with Revisions (Dumpster Mural Implementation Plan) Motion Ms. Ready moved to accept the document which included all the revisions discussed at the January 22, 2008 meeting. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 Ms. Coles-Do bay brought in maps which reflected City parks, the CRA, Commission and Heart of Boynton (HOB) districts, and various projects including Hunters Run, Sea crest Boulevard and Ocean Breeze, and the Sunshine Square renovation. Strategic Planning Session Topic: How can the AIPP program accomplish its mission statement goals? Discussion ensued. The intent was to come up with a broad sweep of ideas which would be refined until a document was generated. Discussion included developing an image. The City's current tagline was "America's Gateway to the Gulfstream." It was suggested the board's logo be consistent in its direction. The CRA's Master Plan would be presented in March 2008, and their slogan was "East Side West Side, East Side Renaissance." Discussion also included a previously suggested slogan, "The heart of the Palm Beaches," which captured the word "art" and was logistically accurate, as the City was located in the center of Palm Beach County, near major airports and seaports. Cultural and legacy components were important and in accord with the board's mission statement. Other suggestions in furtherance of accomplishing the mission statement goals included celebrating the international aspect of the City, focusing on cultural, community, cooperation and unity characteristics. Diversity could include projects by artists from other cultures. Goals to be accomplished and objectives sought included the celebration of local culture, preservation of history (both Old and New Florida), outreach to organizations, formation of partnerships with other groups, communication with other cultures and making art more accessible. It was suggested the element of multiculturalism be embraced, especially with respect to the Heritage Celebration, which was intended to support the City's multicultural legacy and unity. Other events could be multicultural as well. "Season of Peace," the Christmas celebration, could feature choirs from different houses or worship, and the Green Market and "Food with Art" could weave art into the community while embracing the cultures of others and promoting art in ethnic restaurants. The following concepts were discussed in furthering the objectives of the mission statement: a. Reach out to a broader cultural art base. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 b. Create opportunities to build bridges between cultures with art. c. Celebrate and promote the community by providing an environment for activities, including the arts. d. Include educational components by which children and adults could express themselves through the arts. Discussion ensued as to partnerships with schools and documenting the various programs (what the programs consisted of, time commitments, general summary and expenses to the program). e. Communicate and celebrate the history of Boynton Beach through art. f. Include the business community with a goal of economic development/growth. The manner in which the objectives would be accomplished would be discussed at a subsequent workshop. Topic: How can Public Art vitalize, stimulate and focus on cultural interaction, amenities, education, business growth and economic development The board suggested the following: a. Consideration be given to a signature event. b. A slogan be developed for the signature event. Suggestions included: "Home is where the heART is," "Paint your heART out" and "Pour your heART into it." Consideration would also be given as to the manner in which to incorporate hearts into the program. Consensus The board agreed upon the following slogan for the signature event: "Paint your heART out." c. Develop a logo for the slogan. d. Consideration of a legacy pathway, with the use of stones, and incorporating poetry on plaques. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 e. Distribution of flyers. The workshop recessed for lunch at 12:26 p.m. Visuals taken of artwork from various trips were provided by Chair Budano. The workshop reconvened at 1:03 p.m. Topic: Areas that Need Public Art and Why Public art was needed to celebrate the City's history, cultural diversity and unity and to brand areas of the City. Themes suggested included nautical, flora and fauna, Gateway to the Gulfstream and dumpster art. The areas suggested in which to encourage and facilitate Public Art included: a. North and south ends of Federal Highway b. Heart of Boynton (branding) c. The Marina: promenade, roundabout, Marina entryway d. CRA area e. Town Square (history) f. Ocean Avenue corridor (Town Square to the Marina) g. Canals h. Art Public Beach (benches using "Turtle" theme) i. Inlet Cove Association (INCA) j. Industrial k. Neighborhood communities I. Congress Avenue corridor (retail and south end) m. Boynton Beach Mall 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 It would be necessary to determine how to group the areas identified above, utilizing a unified theme. It would also be necessary to determine whether certain areas should have their own identities, and the area to tackle first. This could be the first item for discussion at the next regular board meeting. Ms. Coles-Dobay reiterated a portion of every meeting would be allocated to discussing the Master Plan. There being no further business to discuss, the workshop portion of the meeting properly adjourned at 2:02 p.m. Tour of the City: The tour commenced at 2:35 p.m. Ms. Ready and Ms. Lentz were not present for the tour. The tour was taken to reinforce the planning session direction and included the following areas: . The Crossing, a community located in a multicultural area, with homes built in the 1960s. . Village Royale, a large retirement community. . Sea crest Boulevard. . Community entranceway markers. . Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation (CDC). . Site for the new Fire Station. . Publix Shopping Center. . Quantum Park area. . Children's Services Council. Public Art was placed in the front of the building. . Light industrial area. . Site of the new High Ridge Community. The land to be developed was previously used as a horse ranch. The developers' original site plan was not subject to the Public Art requirement. However, as a result of a major site plan modification, 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 the developers were required to comply with the Public Art ordinance. They challenged the Public Art requirement but were not successful. . Miner Road. . Fire Station #3. . The community of Whispering Pines. . The Meadows development. . Aspen Glen and Miraflor developments. It was noted Aspen Glen was out of character for Florida. . Citrus Community School. . Manufactured home communities. . Rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, some specializing in Alzheimer's Disease. . Existing old wooden entryways on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Public Works had been charged with the responsibility of replacing the signs. At a recent Commission meeting, Jeff Livergood indicated he was desirous of working with the Arts Commission to create the gateways. This would be in keeping with the board's mission statement. . The site for Dr. Mote's Rehabilitation and Wellness Facility. . Winchester Park (which currently houses the Boynton Beach Mall). . The Roundabouts (near Linens 'n Things on Congress Avenue) with sculpted horses by artist Mark Fuller. Sculpted cows were originally intended for the roundabouts but were controversial and not used. Prior to development, the land was comprised of cow pastures. The community opposed commercial development and wanted the land to remain either as a cow pasture or developed into a park to protect the foxes. . Leisureville. . Medical and professional buildings. 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 . Congress Avenue Community Park, consisting of existing tennis courts, ponds, natural habitats for wildlife and wetlands. The park was being developed in two phases, the first of which would was known as the "Florida Swamp." Phase 1 would be presented to the City Commission in March 2008. . Hunters Run, an upscale community. . South Tech Academy. . Woolbright Executive Center. . Watertower. . Mausoleum. The stained glass was designed by Conrad Pickle. . Public Works Utilities Building. . Sunshine Square. The renovations would include Public Art. . A mixed-use development across from Sunshine Square. . Woman's Club. . Senior Center. . 500 Ocean Plaza. . The Marina. . Promenade extension that connected into the Marina. This would be made into an entryway feature. . Bicentennial Park. . Mangrove Park. . INCA community. . Heart of Boynton. (The development would focus on the spine of the area - MLK Boulevard, Federal Highway and Sea crest Boulevard.) . Public Works center. (The dumpsters would be painted at this location.) 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 . St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Sea crest Boulevard. . Poinciana Elementary School. . The Sims Center. . Ezell Hester Center. · Boat Club Park, one of the last boat-launching facilities in the area. The tour concluded at 3: 15 p.m. ~O- Stephanie D. Kahn Recording Secretary 020108 8